Thomas Deas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thomas deas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.151 N,0 0.564 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.585850
  • Longitude: 0.009400
Wreck Depth 6.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS DEAS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0833/41 10.4.41 SUNK 087DEG, 2.87M FROM GRIMSBY HYDRAULIC TOWER. SPAR SHOWS 2FT [LWS]. (HMS BEAVER I, 28.2.41). INS AS DW IN 533506N, 000043E. - PFNM 571/41, FNM 825/41 & NM 817/41. H0833/41 2.8.45 WK DISPERSED SATISFACTORILY. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD, 1945). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 2302/45. H535/63 13.2.67 WK STILL THOUGHT A DANGER. E/S DEPTH OF 28FT REPORTED DURING TELECON WITH HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD DURING SUMMER 1959 WAS NOT LEAST DEPTH. (HUMBER CB, 13.2.67). AMEND TO DW. -NM 378/67. H535/63 12.5.70 EXAM'D BY BTDB IN 533508N, 000040E, ABOUT 0.5C NW OF CHARTED POSN. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25FT [BELOW CD]. (BTDB, 5.5.70). - NM 912/70.
Last Amended Date May 4, 1982

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MARR & SON LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 61HP, SINGLE SHAFT. LOST FOLLOWING A VIOLENT EXPLOSION. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS DEAS wreck located?

The THOMAS DEAS wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.151 N,0 0.564 E.

How deep is the THOMAS DEAS and where exactly is it located?

The THOMAS DEAS lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.151 N,0 0.564 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS DEAS?

The seabed around the THOMAS DEAS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the THOMAS DEAS sink?

The THOMAS DEAS sank on Feb 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS DEAS discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS DEAS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the THOMAS DEAS belong to?

The THOMAS DEAS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THOMAS DEAS?

The THOMAS DEAS had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS DEAS?

The THOMAS DEAS is classified as a trawler.

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